A/N: Ok, really. Not to use this as an excuse or anything but my life just got shitty. So I'm writing this as a peace-offering. I really, really, really WILL! Give you a longer one later. Will that one do? I love you? Don't kill me? Also, I have a new fic I'm working on that only has one chapter but the key words are I'm Working On It. It's called "The Party" and it's about the Yeerks taking over Chuckie Cheese. Check it out!

I walked into school with a look on my face that said 'mess with me and I'll make you scream for your mommy'. It was quite clear, in fact I don't know why Jim ignored it. He got what he deserved though and it's not my fault it he's sterile because of the outcome, he should've thought of that before he grabbed my ass. He was a whimp about it, crying to the closest teacher until she caved and dragged me and the coward to the principal's office.

So I sat there for about two hours listening to Mr. Chapman declare that what I did was outrageous and totally uncalled for. When I informed him that I did it because I was being sexually harassed he turned to Jim and informed him that what he did was outrageous and totally uncalled for.

I felt a little better.

Somehow I managed to weasel out of detention with threatening a law suit because I was being harassed in the halls and no one saw it. Mr. Chapman said that as long as Jim learned his lesson and I knew that what I did was wrong, there was no reason to punish either of us.

Which explains why three hours later I was sitting in third period trying to keep myself from kicking Adam, who's foot kept mistakenly connecting with the back of my chair. It was not turning out to be a good day for me.

Eventually, Adam stopped. He contracted an awful bruise on his ankle and was in so much agony he had to have help walking out of the classroom. I on the other hand, managed to walk out perfectly perky and that's how I ran right into Cassie, who looked worried.

A worried looking Cassie is never, ever fun. My face fell when I saw her, she saw and tried to smile. It didn't work. She grabbed the sleeve of my shirt and steered me over.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Jake's missing."

This could be a problem.

"What do you mean missing? Did you check his class?"

Cassie nodded. "He's not here. Marco called his house and his mom said that he was at school!" She was getting into hysterics. Cassie in hysterics is not the greatest thing in the world to watch.

"Cassie calm down. Maybe he rolled under his bed when he was sleeping or something. He could be anywhere," I said, doing my best to soothe her.

"Rachel, have you ever known anyone to roll under the bed when they were sleeping?"

"Yes! Sara. We couldn't find her for an hour."

"Someone who's not five years old."

She got me there.

"Let's go," I said and grabbed her arm to steer her out the door.

"Where are we going?" She asked. She was a very suspicious girl at times.

"We're going to find Jake!"

"But we have classes!"

"Cassie, Jake's missing. Which is more important, your future or Jake?"

She picked Jake. Who knew that was coming!

We were three steps away from the door when someone behind us yelled, "Hey!" Cassie and I turned around, thinking we were doomed. But it was only Marco.

"Shut up, Marco!" That was Cassie! Not me, I swear.

"Where you going?"

"To save Jake," I said.

"Can I come?"

"Sure."

And together, we ran out the doors, praying to God that no one saw our slick escape.

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PepsiAngel: Oh darling, you don't need to worry about being behind on my fics. I'm so behind on yours… it actually IS funny! Yes, JK really doesn't own Animorphs. I was a little shocked I thought that.

Lost Soul: No! Not at all, say Whoa! I'll join with you! Heck we all will, it's a fun word! Amy isn't a punk *sniffle*, cover your ears Amy dear. Oh well, everyone is their own way for a reason- that I'll explain later. :-D

CrypticIdentity: Yea, I know. It's a problem I have, I also make them short. But I'm trying to update sooner, even though no one believes me I really am! The last line was Jake and all will be revealed… eventually.

Hpdancer92: Awww! Thanks, you're so sweet.

FacelessName: I know about the updates. *hangs head* They'll get better, promise! Cause we're winding down… You know? Amy and Jake, uck. No way. Don't worry, it'll be fine.

Myst4: Myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyst! I updated sweetie! Without you yelling at me! Shawn Ashmore is a Jake, deal with it. Hey! I liked the booger! Kyle and Jake.. fight… never! *notes that in brain for later chappies*.

Most extreame princess: David's not going to show up I don't think. Sorry. L And I updated! See?

Early: Yes. A mustache. *bursts into tears yet again* Though I'm not sure if he still does. Hmm… I need to check up on that. Thank you for the well written part! And there IS a reason they're the same. I promise! *pat pat* Don't know if that consoles you but hey.

D.H. L'Orange: Yay, you're reading. Thank you for saying its great. *blushes* You shall see what happens to our Jake. I thought Tobias' chapter was awful. Ugh. But hey, if you like it! Ax hasn't been with them long enough to figure out that humans don't like aliens among them you know, happy you picked that up! Whee. Yea, I am implying something about Cassie. J

Lotrfreek: You love predicting my stuff don't ya? Yay. No, you're wrong. Hehe. J

Dark Ice Dragon: He's not 22. I actually think he's like 25. But the pictures aren't the same, I can't look at him knowing that there's… a thing on his face now!

AngelMorph: Yay. All will be revealed soon, it's all I can say.

yamachan is my man: I don't hate Ax, just writing him. *sigh* He's my enemy when it comes to writing. Exactly my view on Shawn also. I love people trying to predict stuff, it makes me feel loved.

Dslguy14: Shave it off! Yes! *plots to randomly go into his dressing room and remove the mustache* It'll work I say!